Failing to adapt to climate change likely to cost at least five times more

Coastal cities deal with the constant fear that sea levels will continue to rise in coming years due to climate change. In the case of Santos, home of Latin American’s biggest harbor, a study supported by the São Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP) estimates that by 2100, the sea level might be 45 cm higher, bringing more frequent storm surges at 20 cm, surpassing current peak levels.